If the end result of either Palin's or Obama's position puts Al Qaeda in charge, what difference will it make why they held the position?
Seems like Obama's position is to leave Gaddafi in charge. He waited until the rebels were pushed back by Gaddafi forces, and he refuses to strike Gaddafi's compound.
As far as Palin goes, if you can document Al Qaeda's involvement then you may have a point, although even in that case, I don't think she would leave them "in charge".